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Your photos at Disney World could end up at Smithsonian Institute
The Smithsonian National Museum of American History wants copies of your trips to Walt Disney World.
Don't judge a restaurant by its wait time: Omicron variant burns local eateries
The Omicron variant is making an already challenging year even harder for restaurants across the Cape Fear. Even the most successful shops in Wilmington say supply shortages, staffing issues, and price increases are burning local eateries.
Cameron Art Museum announces winter programs
The Cameron Art Museum in Wilmington is kicking off the new year with a huge list of programming for children and adults. The events include Martin Luther King holiday programming for kids, homeschooling help, painting classes, readings, yoga, and the return of Jazz@cam.
Cameron Art Museum Floating Lantern Ceremony returns Sunday
The Cameron Art Musuem's Floating Lantern Ceremony is Sunday, January 9 on the museum's grounds.
Shenandoah set to perform at Odell Williamson Auditorium
Country music megastars Shenandoah will bring 'The Every Road Tour' to Brunswick Community College's Odell Williamson Auditorium on January 15.
NC trooper, detained driver killed in Rutherford County traffic crash
Two people including a state highway patrol trooper were killed in a traffic crash Monday night.
John Madden, Hall of Fame coach and broadcaster, dies at 85
He also was the name behind the hugely popular sports video game, “Madden NFL Football.”
CFPUA announces holiday hours
Cape Fear Public Utility Authority will be closed for New Year's Eve on Friday, December 31.
Powerball, Mega Millions jackpots grow again
Tonight you have a chance to win more than 378 million dollars in the Powerball drawing. It has a cash value of nearly 276 million.
Military and vets don't need to 'Go It Alone' over the holidays
Coastal Horizons and the nonprofit Save A Vet Now (SAVN) are working to help veterans and military members get outpatient treatment services. SAVN has a special account to cover any co-pay or self-pay costs for treatment at its Brunswick, New Hanover, or Pender outpatient locations.
Saint Nicholas Foundation is helping Santa load his bag for kids, elderly in a record number of counties
The Saint Nicholas Foundation is spreading cheer near and far to make sure no child or elderly person is forgotten at the holidays. The foundation gives toys and gifts to more than 500 people in six states.
Candy Cane Garden Party, Winterfest celebrate holidays in Southport
The Southport Candy Cane Garden Party kicks off at 6 p.m. Tuesday at Keziah Park in downtown Southport. It features candy canes decorated by local businesses, organizations, and individuals. The event is free and includes hot chocolate and entertainment.
Orlando Jones headlines Family Promise 25th Anniversary Low Country Boil
Family Promise of the Lower Cape Fear looks to a world in which every family has a home, a livelihood, and the chance to build a better future. It is celebrating 25 years of providing case management, transitional housing, and emergency shelter to families in need. The 25th Anniversary Celebration Low Country Boil has a happy hour, dinner, and entertainment from comedian Orlando Jones.
2022 Azalea Festival Chefs' Showcase tickets on sale now
The 2022 North Carolina Azalea Festival has a signature event before spring arrives. The 2022 Chef's Showcase will bring together five chefs from around the state to the Hotel Ballast in January.
Orton conducting prescribed burn on 565 acres
Orton is conducting a permitted prescribed burn on 565 acres Tuesday as part of its ongoing land management plan to improve forest health and restore longleaf pine habitat.
Wall Street inches higher and oil edges lower before the bell despite flare-up in Iran war
Wall Street rebounded and oil prices retreated as tensions escalated in the war between the U.S. and Iran.
Zelenskyy slams Russia's ‘utter cynicism’ as strikes kill 5 in Ukraine before brief truce takes hold
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian authorities say Russian drone and missile strikes targeting Ukraine’s power grid have killed at least five people and wounded 39.
Pennsylvania suing Character AI, claiming chatbot posed as a medical professional
Pennsylvania suing Character AI, claiming chatbot posed as a medical professional.
Dolly Parton cancels Las Vegas residency due to health issues: ‘Everything I have is treatable’
Dolly Parton cancels Las Vegas residency due to health issues: ‘Everything I have is treatable’
USPS unveils Route 66 centennial stamps, born from a photographer’s 42 trips
You're standing in the middle of an empty highway, staring off into the fading, golden light of Arizona's high desert. The soundtrack playing in your mind? Depeche Mode.
Landfall Foundation’s 2026 gala raises more than $460,000 for local nonprofits
The Landfall Foundation’s 2026 annual gala brought a festive flair to philanthropy on Friday, raising more than $460,000 to support nonprofit organizations and schools across the greater Wilmington area.
Pet Pals: Adorable kittens looking for forever home
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) –This week’s Pet Pals are Rita and Julian, two 4-month-old cats. Feline Matchmakers calls Rita an adorable tabby kitten with a gentle spirit and a…
Fake courtrooms, sham hearings: Immigrants targeted by scams amid Trump administration's deportation push.
Fake courtrooms, sham hearings: Immigrants targeted by scams amid Trump administration's deportation push.